US Bridges

Hokes ST over Relief Ditch

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · Hokes ST * Relief Ditch · Structure no. 002839

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,340
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hokes ST over Relief Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hokes ST over Relief Ditch in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHokes ST
CrossesRelief Ditch
LocationHokes ST * Relief Ditch
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99167, -85.96833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,340 (2025)
Projected traffic6,270 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$778,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hokes ST over Relief Ditch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hokes ST over Relief Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Hokes ST over Relief Ditch carry?

About 4,340 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hokes ST over Relief Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Hokes ST over Relief Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.